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September 1, 2026
Westville Pilot and Interim Leadership
I am delighted to share we have launched a pilot project to provide dedicated academic and administrative leadership for the Westville campus, charged with fostering a unified vision to advance high-impact growth practices, enhance student success and elevate our presence in the local communities, particularly in LaPorte and Porter Counties.
August 27, 2026
As your Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2026-27 academic year at Purdue University Northwest. Whether you are beginning this next step in your journey with us or returning for another year, we are excited to have you as part of our campus community.
August 25, 2026
PNW explores global energy partnerships in Portugal through federal IDEAS grant
Arash Asrari, associate professor of Electrical Engineering, and Ramesh Neupane, director of International Programs and Partnerships, visited academic and energy-sector partners in Portugal in June 2026 as part of a U.S. Department of State Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program grant project.
August 21, 2026
Important Update: Accessing Your Digital Course Materials in Kortext
As you prepare for your classes, we want to make you aware of an important update regarding your digital course materials. Follett has transitioned from RedShelf to Kortext as its new e-reader platform.
August 20, 2026
Supporting Student Success through Flexibility and Grace
As we enter what is usually an exciting time—the beginning of the new academic year—and welcome students into our classrooms, I encourage us to keep in mind the students and other members of our campus community who are continuing to experience significant effects from the recent severe weather.
August 5, 2026
Simple Syllabus Is Now Available for Fall 2026 Courses
Simple Syllabus is a Brightspace-integrated platform that streamlines syllabus creation and management while allowing instructors to manage both public-facing and student-facing content from a single syllabus.
July 10, 2026
Welcome Dr. David Taylor to Purdue University Northwest
I am delighted to share that Dr. David Taylor officially joined Purdue University Northwest on July 1st as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Marketing. Please join me in extending a warm PNW welcome as he begins his leadership of the college and becomes an integral part of our university community.
June 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2026 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2026 Dean’s List recognizes 1,834 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
June 4, 2026
Welcoming New Faculty Fellows for PNW Academic Affairs
Please join us in warmly congratulating Dr. Lindsay M. Gielda and Dr. Christopher K. Belous on their appointments as Faculty Fellows in the Academic Affairs Office.
May 26, 2026
PNW named Best University in the Region
Purdue University Northwest was named “Best University” for a third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot!